Other then the household name superstars, who really can help their teams, (no goalies because they're always key). for each team off the top of my head i'd pick these guys:
Buffalo- Maxim Afinogenov
New Jersey- Travis Zajac
Atlanta- Scott Mellanby
Ottawa- Mike Fisher
Pittsburgh- Colby Armstrong
NY Rangs- Matt Cullen
TB- Vaclav Prospal
NY Isls- Richard Park
Detroit- Daniel Cleary
Anaheim- Corey Perry
Vancouver- Bryan Smolinski
Nashville- Scott Hartnell
San Jose- Steve Bernier
Dallas- Eric Lindros
Minnesota- Todd White
Calgary- Daymond Langkow
2007-04-11 12:36:33 · 6 answers · asked by master of disasters 4 in Sports ➔ Hockey
Well the 2 teams i follow the most i could tell ya..but since we dont get that many games besides the Buffalo games around here its hard to say about the other teams...but I guess i could give it a try.
Buffalo- Jason Pominville
Minnesota- Mikko Koivu
New Jersey- Travis Zajac
Atlanta- Bobby Holik
Ottawa- Chris Kelly
Pittsburgh- Erik Christensen
NY Rangers- Petr Prucha
Tampa Bay- Ruslan Fedotenko
NY Islanders- Richard Park
Detroit- Robert Lang
Anaheim- Corey Perry
Vancouver- Taylor Pyatt
Nashville- Martin Erat
San Jose- Milan Michalek
Dallas- Jussi Jokinen
Calgary- Kristian Huselius
2007-04-11 13:01:18 · answer #1 · answered by padraig♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stafford is someone who could could from "nowhere" and contribute. Unless you've followed hockey fairly close for the past 5-6 weeks that is....hes been on fire.
A. Radulov from Nashville could score some big goals. His ice time will be limited but will get power play time, be on the ice when they need a goal and has been paired with and shown chemistry with Forsberg a decent amount.
As much as I like the Preds style and wish them well, I dont think they are ready to battle for the Cup much less beat the Sharks in Round 1 but, if they do advance, he'll be a part of it.
2007-04-11 22:30:33 · answer #2 · answered by sctyaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone knows about Max Afinogenov! I'd pick Drew Stafford for Buffalo's "hidden gem". He has really stepped up and played above the level that was expected of him from the first day he stepped on the ice with a Sabres jersey on. He has the temperament to not get intimidated and keep a level head, even though this is his first NHL season and post-season. I just like the guy :-)
2007-04-11 21:15:58 · answer #3 · answered by Cat Loves Her Sabres 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Out of that list, I will have to say Daymond Langkow for Calgary. I think he will do the most for any of the playoff teams. He is good on the power play, good short handed and fits with any line for the Flames. I think Calgary has the depth to upset Detroit.
2007-04-11 19:43:11 · answer #4 · answered by Rottweiler9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you never know when a Chris Kontos or John Druce will step up. Claude the fraud Lemieux was always better come play-offs too.
I won't name one for every team but I'll chuck out a few-
Kyle Calder (my top choice)
Langenbrunner
I agree with Mellanby
Brendan Morrow
I agree with Fisher
Hartnell and Smolinski are good choices
Avery
Bell
2007-04-11 20:02:09 · answer #5 · answered by Bob Loblaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NY Rangers - Sean Avery, Ryan Callahan, Marcel Hossa, Dan Girardi
I don't really care about the other teams. Although I agree with most of Padraig's answers.
GO RANGERS!!!
2007-04-11 20:59:19 · answer #6 · answered by Pantaloons 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋